A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Edinburgh's Dean Village: History and Architecture

Amble around picturesque houses brimming with history in a lush river valley

Digital guide
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Digital guide

Receive an instant confirmation and download the Digital guide directly on your mobile

Highlights

  • Chart the fate of the area from industrious prosperity to complete disrepute, before it became the most desirable residential district in Edinburgh.
  • Explore the old milling village, the old bridge, the tollbooth, the mill and the weir, which were all formerly controlled by the Incorporation of Baxters.
  • See the easy-to-miss details on the buildings, as well as old maps and drawings as you walk the lush green banks of the Water of Leith.

What's included

  • 90 minutes self-guided audio tour
  • Expert commentary by an architectural designer
  • Entry to attractions and sites

Unlock the experience with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Prepare for the experience

  • Once you have completed your order you will receive email instructions to download the free app VoiceMap directly on your smartphone.
  • We recommend downloading the tour on a fully charged smartphone. The audio will be available offline along with an offline map.
  • The tour is location aware, so you will hear directions and stories as you move along.

Accessibility information:

  • The tour route includes areas with steps and uneven surfaces.
  • Please contact our team should you require further accessibility information.

The History and Architecture in Edinburgh’s Dean Village Self-Guided Tour has indefinite validity and can be taken at any time.

Please be aware that opening hours for specific locations may affect your tour.

Departure point

  • Stockbridge Market, Saunders St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6TQ
  • The tour terminates at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One), 75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh EH4 3DR

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Cobble Tales.

Please note: you can select any date, this is a self-guided audio tour and you can use it whenever you like.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. A link to download your mobile guide will be then emailed to you within 72 hours.

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